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Riverside Cottage, Long Street, Croscombe, Wells, BA5 3QL

UPRN:250018471Detached House3 bedsBuilt before 1900
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band EEPC: D (59)
Data freshness:Listing· 2mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-20T04:00:03.031754+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-01T12:59:32.368897+00:00)Planning· freshPlanning: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-01T08:14:21.066195+00:00)EPC· 4mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-01T02:04:50.057738+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T08:24:30.427161+00:00)Amenities· 1mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refreshCouncil Tax· 4mo agoCouncil Tax: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-03T07:41:16.386402+00:00)
Riverside Cottage, Long Street, Croscombe, Wells, BA5 3QL

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
today
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£499,000
£474k - £524kHigh
Estimate
£499k
Range
£474k – £524k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,750
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£1,750
Yield
4.21%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Riverside Cottage earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 63/100. Investment score 57/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (5/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
63/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
57/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
16/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
5/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 5Bike 23
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£499,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,750
Gross Yield4.21%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-0.4%
5y Growth+1.7%
10y Growth+2.3%
Last Sold Price£355,000 (2020-01-23)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceLow
  • RadonModerate
  • MiningLow
  • LandslideModerate
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseModerate
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
1BA5 3QL
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 2026/1859/HSE
    Single storey rear extension, open front porch, loft conversion, glazed pergolas in the back garden, solar panels & air conditioning unit on new flat roof & new clay tiles to existing roof.
    Pending
  • 2026/1863/HDG
    Hedgerow x10m will need to be temporarily removed for ongoing works.
    Pending
  • 2026/1694/FUL
    Extension to existing Mendip Crematorium to provide new cemetery including hardstanding, car parking, burial provision and landscaping.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership65.5%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2020-01-23
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
7 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
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Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£29,908
Population Density-
Owner Occupied78%
Age Distribution
0-15 14%16-64 56%65+ 30%
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Schools Nearby

  • Croscombe Church of England Primary School
    0.1 mi

    Inspected as Croscombe Church of England Primary School (URN 123829) on 31 Oct 2023

  • Bowlish Infant School
    1.1 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery
    1.7 mi
    Good
  • St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School
    1.8 mi
    Good

3 of 11 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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